Biden's intervention sends clear message protocol was agreed for good reason - Coveney 

Mr Coveney says Mr Biden's intervention "simplifies the message, a deal was agreed for good reason. Now it needs to be implemented."

Simon Coveney says it's "no secret" UK-Ireland relations are strained and welcomed Joe Biden's intervention on the Brexit protocol issue.

President Biden travelled to the UK yesterday when it emerged his officials had read a protest memo warning the UK to safely implement the Northern Ireland protocol to avoid inflaming tensions in Northern Ireland.